Issues with the K1 Financial Requirement

[anthonywa 0]

glad to see a lively visa community here

I have a question in regarding to financial support portion of the k1-

My gf and I have been together for the past 2.5 years - overseas

We recently decided to get married in the US in the next 6 months or so – plan to head back to the US and start our married life there.

I am a US citizen , GF is an Indonesian citizen with PR statuses in Australia and Singapore

We have plenty of relationship proofs and etc

The only big question mark part is the finance portion

I have been overseas for 4 years; 2 years with a MNC, 2 years co-investing with a biz but loss a large chunk of money. I didn’t report my tax (a big no no I know – will be appending this month but only on the initial 2 years where I have MNC acct proof) and current year which will be a fat zero :/.

I don’t have any w2 or anything to show for currently which sucks as it is part of the financial request form

on the positive note:

I have about 10k in my US savings account

My parents can cosponsor me for the affidavit support

My gf have at least 50k savings in account on paper – can get more if needed

again – plenty of pics, testimonial, ring, all the vacation air tickets etc on

We want to do the K1 asap as we don’t want to be separated again by a body of water

One of my buddies think it is fairly risky to start the k1 when I don’t have a w2 or tax form to show – thinks I better head back to the US work for a year and then start the process. My family thinks im gutless for not trying since they know a lot of people who were able to come in with just a random family cosponsor as collateral.

Anyways – not sure what to do. I am currently preparing all the evidence as the evidence will be used soon or later. Just a perplexed with the financial portion

[KayDeeCee 4,893]

glad to see a lively visa community here

I have a question in regarding to financial support portion of the k1-

My gf and I have been together for the past 2.5 years - overseas

We recently decided to get married in the US in the next 6 months or so – plan to head back to the US and start our married life there.

I am a US citizen , GF is an Indonesian citizen with PR statuses in Australia and Singapore

We have plenty of relationship proofs and etc

The only big question mark part is the finance portion

I have been overseas for 4 years; 2 years with a MNC, 2 years co-investing with a biz but loss a large chunk of money. I didn’t report my tax (a big no no I know – will be appending this month but only on the initial 2 years where I have MNC acct proof) and current year which will be a fat zero :/.

I don’t have any w2 or anything to show for currently which sucks as it is part of the financial request form

on the positive note:

I have about 10k in my US savings account

My parents can cosponsor me for the affidavit support

My gf have at least 50k savings in account on paper – can get more if needed

again – plenty of pics, testimonial, ring, all the vacation air tickets etc on

We want to do the K1 asap as we don’t want to be separated again by a body of water

One of my buddies think it is fairly risky to start the k1 when I don’t have a w2 or tax form to show – thinks I better head back to the US work for a year and then start the process. My family thinks im gutless for not trying since they know a lot of people who were able to come in with just a random family cosponsor as collateral.

Anyways – not sure what to do. I am currently preparing all the evidence as the evidence will be used soon or later. Just a perplexed with the financial portion

I do not think you need to wait a year. If you did not file because you have 0 income for 2011, then write a statement explaining why and that you had 0 income and were not legally required to file. If you have zero income and file anyway, then include a copy of that return. You will need to fill out your own I-134 because you are the primary sponsor no matter how much you made. They will want the latest tax transcript or an explanation of why you did not have to file. One of your parents will be the co-sponsor and fill out their own I-134. They will show their tax transcript and documents to prove they have enough income to cover their own household size plus your fiancee.

[anthonywa 0]

Can my Fiancee finances be factored in into the finance portion to increase our chances to satisfy the financial requirement?

[KayDeeCee 4,893]

Can my Fiancee finances be factored in into the finance portion to increase our chances to satisfy the financial requirement?

Most consulates don't accept the foreign fiancee's assets, but it would not hurt to contact the consulate she would be interviewing at and asking them directly if her savings could help count towards the affidavit of support. If one of your parents is going to co-sponsor you though, it doesn't matter. They will use just your parent's income to qualify.

[anthonywa 0]

thanks for the ultra fast reply jay

What kind of number are we looking at for annual income will be needed to support both my mom, dad, me and my fiancee?

And will assets such as house and banking info be factored in as well

thanks

[KayDeeCee 4,893]

Are you their dependent? Do they claim you on their taxes? If not, then you are not counted in their household count, just your fiancee. Here is the guideline. They need 125% for their household size: http://www.uscis.gov/files/form/i-864p.pdf

They can include assets, if they wish. If they have enough income to cover the requirement though, no need to list assets at all.

[anthonywa 0]

thanks for the link of the guidelines

I am independent so i guess in a way of affidavit sponsorship - its a plus

However - do you think my zeros in tax for past 2 years play a big role - big enough to induce rejection

[KayDeeCee 4,893]

While I cannot say with certainty of course, using a co-sponsor that has filed taxes, and has enough income to cover should be enough for an approval of the financial aspects. This is also assuming Indonesia accepts co-sponsors. A few consulates do not. You may want to contact the consulate directly and find out. http://www.visajourney.com/consulates/index.php?ctry=Indonesia&cty=Jakarta

You have time to check into all these things and get all the documents you need. You have not even filed the petition yet, and the financial part will not be needed until months down the line when your petition is approved.

[anthonywa 0]

during submission of the k1 petition process - can my gf still apply for tourist visa to visit me?

[C-ma'am 684]

during submission of the k1 petition process - can my gf still apply for tourist visa to visit me?

She may, but it will, most likely, be a waste of money. When the K1 Visa is being processed, the changes of a Consulate granting a visitors is almost null.

[anthonywa 0]

thanks guys for the input - def need to talk to my parents about this to see how this can work out

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